46th Annual Driscoll's Strawberry Classic
Updated
Saturday, March 27, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Tampa (124 Flotto Ave). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 15K. Entry from $10 to $55; the 10K goes from $35 to $40 after January 30.
Course and race notes
Thanks to all of you for your support of the Strawberry Classic Race!
The 46th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic will be on Saturday, March 27, 2027. For 44 years, we have been putting on a race that benefits our charities, our members and our community. Race benefits Local Meals on Wheels and Children’s Dream Fund.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 27
2027 · in 140 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K15K
Price
$10 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
10K goes up after Sat Jan 30 (in 84 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Mar 26 (in 139 days)
Opened Jun 16, 2026
Race day in Tampa
Weather
79° / 61°F
Typical high and low for March 27, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tampa Intl Airport, FL (10.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:26 AM – 7:44 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 AM start is 26 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
16 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Wingstop quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Domino's quick bite0.1 mi
- Haddaburger restaurant0.1 mi
- Parilla y Carbon Colombian Restaurant restaurant0.2 mi
14 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 26
Where to stay
25 within 3 mi65 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Quality Inn
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tampa Busch Gardens
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Wingate by Wyndham Tampa / USF
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Tampa Inn
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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